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Zhao Lusi recently shocked fans with her revelation on Little Courage—she feels unloved by her parents.
This emotional confession has sparked discussions, as she isn’t the only Chinese celebrity facing family troubles.
Many stars have painful pasts hidden behind their glamorous lives.
Zhao Lusi’s Lonely Childhood
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In various interviews reported by Sohu, Zhao Lusi admitted that her relationship with her parents is distant.
Raised by her grandparents, she became independent at just 16, studying alone without their support.
She rarely communicates with them, feeling emotionally neglected. Even when she fell ill, she never reached out.
Her words, describing their relationship as "not close" and "unfamiliar," paint a picture of deep emotional isolation.
Mao Xiaotong’s Tragic Start
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Mao Xiaotong’s life story is nothing short of heartbreaking. As a newborn, her father threw her into a trash can.
After she rose to fame, the same man shamelessly appeared on TV, demanding 50 million yuan in alimony.
She later faced another betrayal—her boyfriend cheated on her. But instead of losing composure, she packed her bags and called the police.
Her resilience is reminiscent of the strong female leads in Jinjiang novels. In Nothing But Thirty, she played a determined woman facing life’s struggles—almost mirroring her real-life experiences.
Zhang Ruonan’s Silent Sacrifices
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Zhang Ruonan’s story is another example of hidden pain. She entered the entertainment industry not for fame, but to support her younger brother’s education.
Despite her cheerful persona on Douyin, she carries a heavy burden, stepping into a motherly role far too soon.
Her roles seem to mirror her reality. In Cry Me a Sad River, she portrayed a girl witnessing school violence.
In The First Frost, she played Wen Yifan, a character abandoned by her mother and abused by an uncle. Off-screen, she struggles between providing for her family and chasing her own happiness.
Fame Can’t Hide the Pain
These celebrities may shine on screen, but their pasts reveal painful family struggles. Behind the glitz and glamour, they carry wounds that fame can’t heal.
Their stories serve as a reminder that success doesn’t erase emotional scars, and even the brightest stars can have the darkest pasts.